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<ul><li>Set to rebound QoQ – Softening fundamentals in Q1-3 FY7/26 results stemmed from increased recruitment with lower-than-expected sales outcomes for new business, culminating in a downward revision to FY7/26 guidance.</li><li>However, we believe the key issue is that the mismatch between increased headcount and capacity, with a limited sales pipeline, is a one-time event; this is indicated by implied guidance for Q4 FY7/26, where both sales and OP are expected to return to a YoY growth profile.</li><li>While management has also toned down growth expectations for FY7/27 relative to targets outlined in their medium- to long-term vision, the earnings outlook remains one of YoY recovery.</li></ul>

Set to rebound QoQ – Softening fundamentals in Q1-3 FY7/26 results stemmed from increased recruitment with lower-than-expected sales outcomes for new business, culminating in a downward revision to FY7/26 guidance.However, we believe the key issue is that the mismatch between increased headcount and capacity, with a limited sales pipeline, is a one-time event; this is indicated by implied guidance for Q4 FY7/26, where both sales and OP are expected to return to a YoY growth profile.While management has also toned down growth expectations for FY7/27 relative to targets outlined in their medium- to long-term vision, the earnings outlook remains one of YoY recovery.

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